Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 13, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 13 vs 107 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 107).